Asia Cup 2025: Kuldeep Yadav Applauds Shaheen Afridi’s Batting Prowess

Kuldeep Yadav, the Indian team’s star spinner in the Asia Cup 2025, has been in excellent form, securing 7 wickets in two matches. Ahead of the final league match against Oman on September 19th, Yadav praised Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi. Yadav highlighted Afridi’s batting abilities, particularly his aggressive performance against India, where he scored 33 runs off 16 balls with 4 sixes and an unbeaten 29 runs against UAE. Yadav stated that he doesn’t focus on controversies, emphasizing his focus on the batsman when on the field. He expressed satisfaction with his current form and the favorable conditions for spin bowling in the tournament. Yadav mentioned that long breaks can pose challenges for players, but continuous play helps maintain rhythm. He revealed his conversation with Gautam Gambhir regarding not being selected for the England tour and his efforts to improve his batting skills.